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# PFAI

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2022
Rory Gaffney named PFAI Player of the Year, Lyons wins Young Player award
Waterford’s Phoenix Patterson’s outstanding season was reflected by the fact he was named First Division player of the year.
All time
Georgie Kelly and Stephen Bradley among the winners at PFAI awards
Gavin Bazunu and Dawson Devoy were also among those recognised.
Four Bohs players and three from Shamrock Rovers in the PFAI Team of the Year
Derry City, Drogheda United, Dundalk and St Patrick’s Athletic all have one representative.
Jack Byrne and Aine O'Gorman among players voicing support for match officials in new PFAI video
The video also features Keith Buckley, Niall Quinn, Pico Lopes and Daniel Mandroiu.
'We were very much on the wrong side of the Delaney ire for a number of years'
In part two of our series looking at the impact of the old FAI, we chat to Stuart Gilhooly of the PFAI.
The PFAI Young Player of the Year looks set for a move abroad
Hull City are among the teams being linked with a move for Ireland U21 international Danny Grant.
Last year's winner Byrne up for PFAI Player of the Year with Lopes and Grant
Bohs winger Danny Grant has also been nominated for the Young Player of the Year award alongside team-mate Dawson Devoy and Brandon Kavanagh of Shamrock Rovers.
Irish clubs to take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter
The PFAI confirmed the news in a statement ahead of the season’s resumption.
Drogheda United did not consult players ahead of decision to stop wages
Club officials have apologised for how they handled the situation.
5 Longford players feature on PFAI First Division Team of the Year
Meanwhile, there are two representatives from both Shelbourne and Drogheda.
Uefa 'aware' of decision to withdraw State funding from the FAI
Sport Ireland announced on Tuesday that they were to cease providing grants to Irish football.
'Something is rotten in the state of the FAI' - Players' body slam Association in remarkable statement
PFAI Chairman and Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers has called the FAI’s Oireachtas hearing a ‘new low point for Irish football.’
Double-winner Michael Duffy named PFAI Player of the Year following stellar season with Dundalk
It was a successful night for Dundalk with Stephen Kenny collecting Manager of the Year and Jamie McGrath named Young Player of the Year.
PFAI calls on English and Scottish FA's to investigate 'all incidents of anti-Irish discrimination'
The PFAI and Show Racism the Red Card have stood in solidarity with James McClean and Neil Lennon.
'It's hugely disrespectful, I'm disgusted' - FAI criticised after declining to attend PFAI awards
There has been ongoing tension between the FAI and the PFAI in recent times.
Dundalk trio will battle it out for PFAI Player of the Year
Pat Hoban, Chris Shields and Michael Duffy have been named on the three-man shortlist, while the Premier Division Team of the Year has also been revealed.
Communication shouldn't be so complicated for two organisations who share a canteen
For the game’s senior bodies to ignore the standards they expect of others is pathetic, writes John O’Sullivan.
FAI to provide the full €300k for League of Ireland emergency fund
The association had originally proposed that it would split the payment with the PFAI.
PFAI 'astounded' after not being consulted by FAI over new €300,000 fund proposal
The players’ body said they were not informed of their expectation to pay €150,000 to a fund aimed at assisting players and clubs in financial trouble.
FAI proposes €300k 'last resort' fund with PFAI to help clubs struggling to pay players
It comes in light of recent financial troubles surrounding Bray Wanderers and Limerick.
Limerick players vote in favour of strike action while club and players' union release separate statements
Representatives of the club met with SIPTU and the PFAI today.
FAI to impose sanctions on Bray Wanderers after failing to pay players before deadline
PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness has indicated that strike action is likely to go ahead ‘if the commitments that were given aren’t adhered to’.
‘As a group of players, we knew things had to change’
Áine O’Gorman reflects on what will likely be remembered as a landmark year for Irish women’s football.
Stunning season sees Sean Maguire named PFAI Player of the Year for 2017
The Preston striker scored 26 goals in all competitions as Cork City claimed a first ever double in the club’s history.
The nominees for PFAI Manager of the Year have been announced
John Caulfield, Stephen Kenny and Keith Long have made the shortlist.
Dundalk have more players than champions Cork City in PFAI Team of the Year
Four Dundalk players and three from Cork City in team selected by players’ vote.
Opinion: 'No interest in women's football? Yesterday's public reaction proves otherwise'
Elaine Buckley and Emily Glen respond to some readers’ comments after yesterday’s extraordinary press conference.
Women's national team boycott training as they prepare for meeting with mediator over FAI row
“The players have not taken this decision lightly.”
Fighting for fairness, Ireland stand together on a landmark day for women’s football
Standing up and standing together, as the players demand improvement treatment from the FAI.
FAI told players going public would 'damage women's football and its future development'
PFAI solicitor Stuart Gilhooly revealed a series of emails between the players and FAI at today’s press conference.
'They are the dirt off the FAI's shoe': Women's national team demand improved treatment
14 members of the squad were present at a press conference this morning as they outlined the conditions they play under.
PFAI awards for Dundalk and Cork City as Player of the Year winners are announced
To no great surprise, Dundalk boss Stephen Kenny also picked up the Manager of the Year award.
All the Kennys shortlisted for PFAI Manager of the Year
The men in charge of Dundalk, Derry City and Bray Wanderers are up for the award.
Dundalk and Cork City dominate PFAI Team and Player of the year shortlist
There’s also plenty of recognition for newly-crowned First Division champions Limerick.
Ireland World XI features Luis Suarez but not Neymar
The PFAI members voted for a team with a decidedly stronger Barcelona flavour and no Bayern Munich representatives.
We'll leave it there so: Holohan to headline, Walsh flies to the States and all of Thursday's sport
Plus New Zealand name their XV for the World Cup semi-final.
Footballer charged with anti-doping violation involving recreational drug use
The player will contest the charge.
'Clubs aren't paying enough and it's a huge issue but we're trying to turn it into a positive'
Shaun Elebert of the PFAI speaks to The42 about a new jobs programme for footballers in Ireland.
The PFAI has removed blog post defending convicted rapist Ched Evans
The article appeared on the association’s website.
Christy Fagan scoops PFAI Player of the Year
Dundalk’s Daryl Horgan and Stephen Kenny were also winners at last night’s ceremony at the Gibson Hotel.